2024 Super Rugby Squads Named

The 2024 Super Rugby squads are named today.

Blues Squad:

Props: Joshua Fusitu’a, Jordan Lay, Marcel Renata, PJ Sheck, Angus Ta’avao, Ofa Tu’ungafasi.

Hookers: Kurt Eklund, Ricky Riccitelli, Soane Vikena.

Locks: Josh Beehre, Sam Darry, Laghlan McWhannell, James Thompson, Patrick Tuipulotu.

Loose forwards: Adrian Choat, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papali’i, Rob Rush, Anton Segner, Hoskins Sotutu, Cameron Suafoa.

Halfbacks: Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki.

First-fives: Stephen Perofeta, Lucas Cashmore.

Midfielders: Corey Evans, Rieko Ioane, Bryce Heem, Meihana Grindlay, Harry Plummer.

Outside backs: Kade Banks, Caleb Clarke, Cole Forbes, AJ Lam, Zarn Sullivan, Caleb Tangitau, Mark Tele’a.

Major gains: Laghlan McWhannell (Chiefs), Angus Ta’avao (Chiefs), Lucas Cashmore (Bay of Plenty).

Major losses: Beauden Barrett (Toyota Verblitz, Japan), Alex Hodgman (Queensland Reds), Nepo Laulala (Toulouse, France), James Lay (Moana Pasifika), Tom Robinson (Toyota Verblitz, Japan), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (NZ Warriors, NRL).

Moana Pasifika Squad:

Props: Abraham Pole, Donald Brighthouse, James Lay, Sateki Latu, Sekope Kepu, Suetena Asomua.

Hookers: Samiueka Moli, Sama Malolo, Tomasi Maka.

Locks: Irie Papuni, Ofa Tauatevalu, Samuel Slade, Tom Savage, Viliami Napa’a.

Loose forwards: Alamanda Motuga, Lotu Inisi, Miracle Faiilagi, Ola Tauelangi, Semisi Paea, Sione Havili Talitui, Solomone Funaki.

Halfbacks: Aisea Halo, Ereatara Enari, Jonathan Taumateine.

First-fives: Christian Lealiifano, William Havili.

Midfielders: D’Angelo Leuila, Fine Inisi, Henry Taefu, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Pepesana Patafilo.

Outside backs: Anzelo Tuitavuki, Danny Toala, Julian Savea, Neria Fomai, Nigel Ah Wong, Otumaka Mausia, Viliami Fine.

Major gains: Julian Savea (Hurricanes), James Lay (Blues), Sateki Late (Waratahs).

Major losses: Levi Aumua (Crusaders).

Chiefs Squad:

Props: Sione Ahio, George Dyer, Kauvaka Kaivelata, Ollie Norris, Reuben O'Neill, Jared Proffit, Aidan Ross.

Hookers: Bradley Slater, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Tyrone Thompson.

Locks: Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Josh Lord, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Tupou Vaa'i, Jimmy Tupou.

Loose forwards: Kaylum Boshier, Samipeni Finau, Tom Florence, Luke Jacobson, Simon Parker, Wallace Sititi, Malachi Wrampling-Alec.

Halfbacks: Cortez Ratima, Xavier Roe, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi.

First-fives: Josh Ioane, Damian McKenzie, Kaleb Trask.

Midfielders: Anton Lienert-Brown, Rameka Poihipi, Daniel Rona, Quinn Tupaea, Gideon Wrampling.

Outside backs: Liam Coombes-Fabling, Peniasi Malimali, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson.

Major gains: Jimmy Tupou (Japan), Kaleb Trask (Japan).

Major losses: Angus Ta’avao (Blues), Atu Moli (Western Force), John Ryan (Ireland), Brodie Retallick (Japan), Pita Gus Sowakula (France), Sam Cane (Japan), Brad Weber (France), Bryn Gatland (Japan), Alex Nankivell (Ireland).

Hurricanes Squad:

Props: Siale Lauaki, Tyrel Lomax, Tevita Mafileo, Xavier Numia, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Pasilio Tosi.

Hookers: Asafo Aumua, Jacob Devery, James O’Reilly.

Locks: Caleb Delany, Ben Grant, Justin Sangster, Josh Taula, James Tucker, Isaia Walker-Leawere.

Loose forwards: Devan Flanders, TK Howden, Brayden Iose, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Peter Lakai, Brad Shields.

Halfbacks: Richard Judd, TJ Perenara, Cam Roigard.

First-fives: Brett Cameron, Aidan Morgan.

Midfielders: Jordie Barrett, Riley Higgins, Billy Proctor, Bailyn Sullivan, Peter Umaga-Jensen.

Outside backs: Harry Godfrey, Ruben Love, Josh Moorby, Kini Naholo, Ngatungane Punivai, Salesi Rayasi, Daniel Sinkinson.

Major gains: James Tucker (Blues), Ngatungane Punivai (Chiefs), Brad Shields (Perpignan).

Major losses: Dom Bird, James Blackwell (Hanazono Kintetsu Liners), Jamie Booth, Dane Coles (Kubota Spears), Owen Franks, Reed Prinsep, Ardie Savea (Kobelco Kobe Steelers), Julian Savea (Moana Pasifika).

Crusaders Squad:

Props: Joe Moody, Finlay Brewis, George Bower, Tamaiti Williams, Fletcher Newell.

Hookers: Codie Taylor, Brodie McAlister, George Bell, Ioane Moananu.

Locks: Scott Barrett (capt), Quinten Strange, Tahlor Cahill, Zach Gallagher, Jamie Hannah.

Loose forwards: Ethan Blackadder, Cullen Grace, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Corey Kellow, Dominic Gardiner.

Halfbacks: Noah Hotham, Mitchell Drummond, Willi Heinz.

First-fives: Fergus Burke, Taha Kemara, Rivez Reihana.

Midfielders: David Havili, Dallas McLeod, Levi Aumua, Ryan Crotty, Jone Rova.

Outside backs: Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Macca Springer, Manasa Mataele, Chay Fihaki, Leigh Halfpenny, Heremaia Murray.

Major gains: Levi Aumua (Moana Pasifika), Ryan Crotty (Kubota), Leigh Halfpenny (Scarlets), Rivez Reihana (Chiefs), Manasa Mataele (Force).

Major losses: Sam Whitelock (Pau), Richie Mo'unga (Toshiba), Jack Goodhue (Castres Olympique), Leicester Fainga'anuku (Toulon), Sione Havili Talitui (Moana Pasifika).

Highlanders Squad:

Props: Jermaine Ainsley, Ethan de Groot, Luca Inch, Ayden Johnstone, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma’u.

Hookers: Henry Bell, Ricky Jackson, Jack Taylor.

Locks: Mitchell Dunshea, Fabian Holland, Pari Pari Parkinson, Will Tucker.

Loose forwards: Nikora Broughton, Oliver Haig, Billy Harmon, Max Hicks, Hayden Michaels, Hugh Renton, Tom Sanders, Sean Withy.

Halfbacks: James Arscott, Folau Fakatava, Nathan Hastie.

First-fives: Ajay Faleafaga, Cameron Millar, Rhys Patchell.

Midfielders: Jake Te Hiwi, Tanielu Tele’a, Josh Timu, Matt Whaanga.

Outside backs: Martin Bogado, Connor Garden-Bachop, Sam Gilbert, Jonah Lowe, Jona Nareki, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Timoci Tavatavanawai.

Major gains: Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (Blues), Timoci Tavatavanawai (Moana Pasifika), Rhys Patchell (Scarlets, Wales), Tanielu Tele'a (Blues), Tom Sanders (Suntory Sungoliath).

Major losses: Aaron Smith (Toyota Verblitz), Shannon Frizell (Toshiba Brave Lupus), Josh Dickson (Toyota Verblitz), Mitch Hunt (Honda Heat), Marino Mikaele-Tu'u (Mitsubishi DynaBoars).

Super Rugby Round 15 Results

Blues: 16

Try: Patrick Tuipulotu, Conversion: Harry Plummer, Penalties: Plummer 3

Highlanders: 9

Penalties: Sam Gilbert 3

Brumbies: 33

Tries: Corey Toole, Connal McInerney, Tom Wright, Ollie Sapsford, Andy Muirhead, Conversions: Jack Debreczeni 4

Rebels: 17

Tries: Carter Gordon, Brad Wilkin, Converions: Reece Hodge 2, Penalty: Hodge

Drua: 41

Tries: Selestino Ravutaumada, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Joseva Tamani 2, Mesake Doge, Tevita Ikanivere, Conversions: Caleb Muntz, Frank Lomani 2, Kemu Valetini, Penalty: Lomani

Reds: 17

Tries: Ryan Smith, Fraser McReight, Conversions: James O'Connor 2, Penalty: O'Connor

Hurricanes: 27

Tries: Billy Proctor, Cam Roigard, Josh Moorby, Brayden Iose, Conversions:  CONS: Brett Cameron 2, Penalty: Jordie Barrett 

Crusaders: 26

Tries: Leicester Fainga'anuku, Codie Taylor, Braydon Ennor, Chay Fihaki, Conversions: Richie Mo'unga 3

Waratahs: 24

Tries: Mark Nawaqanitawase, Ned Hanigan, Tolu Latu, Michael Hooper, Conversions: Ben Donaldson 2

Moana Pasifika 33:

Tries: Timoci Tavatavanawai 2, Miracle Faiilagi 2, Christian Lealiifano, Conversions: Lealiifano 4

Chiefs: 43

Tries: Lachlan McWhannell, Anton Lienert-Brown, Liam Coombes-Fabling, Samipeni Finau, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Pita Gus Sowakula, Conversions: Rameka Poihipi 5, Penalty: Poihipi

Force: 19

Tries: Carlo Tizzano, Tim Anstee, Max Burey, Conversions: Burey 2

Super Rugby Rounds 13 Results

Crusaders: 41

Tries: Christian Lio-Willie, Macca Springer, Will Jordan, Noah Hotham, Brodie McAlister, Scott Barrett, Conversions: Fergus Burke 4, Penalty: Burke

Moana Pasifika: 7

Try: Tima Fainga'anuku, Conversion: Christian Lealiifano

Blues: 45

Tries: Zarn Sullivan, Beauden Barrett, Patrick Tuipulotu, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Mark Telea, Taufa Funaki, Conversions: Barrett 2, Harry Plummer 4, Penalty: Barrett

Reds: 26

Tries: Josh Flook, Sef Fa'agase, Harry Wilson, Jock Campbell, Conversions: Creighton 2, Tom Lynagh

Highlanders: 20

Tries: Connor Garden-Bachop, Ethan de Groot, Conversions: Sam Gilbert 2, Penalties: Gilbert 2

Rebels: 17

Tries: Richard Hardwick, Stacey Ili, Conversions: Reece Hodge 2, Penalty: Hodge

Chiefs: 23

Tries: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Tupou Vaa'i 2, Conversion: Damian McKenzie, Penalties: McKenzie 2

Hurricanes: 12

Tries: Josh Moorby, Brayden Iose, Conversion: Aidan Morgan

Waratahs: 32

Tries: Mark Nawaqanitawase 2, Dylan Pietsch, Langi Gleeson, Mahe Vailanu, Conversions: Ben Donaldson 2, Penalty: Donaldson

Drua: 18

Tries: Tevita Ikanivere, Joseva Tamani, Conversion: Kemu Valetini , Penalties: Caleb Muntz 2

Force: 34

Tries: Felix Kalapu, Hamish Stewart, Sam Spink, Marley Pearce, Conversions: Max Burey 4, Penalties: Burey 2

Brumbies: 19

Tries: Charlie Cale, Darcy Swain, Luke Reimer, Conversions: Ryan Lonergan 2

Super Rugby Round 12 Results

Reds: 25

Tries: George Blake, Tate McDermott, Jock Campbell, Zane Nonggorr, Conversions: Lawson Creighton, Penalty: Tom Lynagh

Chiefs: 22

Tries: Etene Nanai-Seturo 2, Samipeni Finau, Conversions: Damian McKenzie 2, Penalty: McKenzie

Force: 34

Tries: Manasi Mataele, Folau Fainga'a 2, Jeremy Williams, Carlo Tizzano, Conversions: Max Burey 3, Penalty: Burey

Drua: 14

Tries: Eroni Sau, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Conversions: Frank Lomani

Hurricanes: 71

Tries: Billy Proctor, Jordie Barrett, Aidan Morgan, Kini Naholo 2, Ardie Savea 3, Jacob Devery, Salesi Rayasi, Caleb Delany, Conversions: Barrett 8 

Moana Pasifika: 22

Tries: Henty Taefu, Anzelo Tuitavuki, Danny Toala, Conversions: Lincoln McClutchie 2, Penalty:  McClutchie

Crusaders: 15

Tries: Quintin Strange, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Conversion: Richie Mo'unga, Penalty: Mo'unga

Blues: 3

Penalty: Beauden Barrett

Waratahs: 38

Tries: Jake Gordon, Mark Naeaqanitawase, Izaia Perese, Conversions: Ben Donaldson 3, Penalty: Donaldson

Rebels: 20

Tries: Reece Hodge, Monty Ioane, Conversions: Hodge 2, Penalty: Hodge

Brumbies: 48

Tries: Corey Toole 2, Len Ikitau, Pete Samu 2, Jahrome Brown, Darcy Swain, ConversionsL Noah Lolesio 6, Penalty: Lolesio

Highlanders: 32

Tries: Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Jona Nareki, Folau Fakatava, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Conversions: Freddie Burns 3, Penalties: Burns 2

Super Rugby Round 11 Results

Chiefs: 52

Tries: Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson, Anton Lienert-Brown, George Dyer, Daniel Rona 2, Brad Weber, Conversions: Damian McKenzie 7, Penalty: McKenzie

Highlanders: 28

Tries: Ethan De Groot, Aaron Smith, Sam Gilbert, Shannon Frizell, Conversions: Gilbert 4

Drua: 27

Tries: Taniela Rakuro 2, Ratu Meli Derenalagi, Conversions: Frank Lomani 2, Kemu Valetini, Penalties: Valetini 2

Hurricanes: 24

Tries: Julian Savea 2, Xavier Numia, Du Plessis Kirifi, Conversions: Jordie Barrett 2

Crusaders: 48

Tries: Brodie McAlister 3, Leicester Fainga'anuku 2, Macca Springer 2, Codie Taylor, Conversions: Richie Mo'unga 4

Force: 13

Try: Jackson Pugh, Conversion: Max Burey, Penalties: Burey 2

Blues: 31

Tries: Akira Ioane, Kurt Eklund, Caleb Clarke, Sam Darry, Conversions: Harry Plummer, Zarn Sullivan

Moana Pasifika: 30

Tries: Timoci Tavatavanawai, Abraham Pole, Christain Leali'ifano, Fine Inisi, Conversions: Leali'ifano, 2, Penalties: Leali'ifano, Angelo Leuila

Waratahs: 32

Tries: Dave Porecki, Taleni Seu, Lalakai Foketi, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Conversions: Ben Donaldson 3, Penalties: Donaldson 2

Reds: 24

Tries: Matt Faessler, Suliasi Vunivalu, Peni Ravai, Conversions: Lawson Creighton 3, Penalty: Creighton

Brumbies: 33

Tries: Noah Lolesio 2, Jahrome Brown 2, Rob Valetini, Conversions: Lolesio 3, Ryan Lonergan

Rebels: 26

Tries: Josh Kemeny, Lachie Anderson 2, Carter Gordon, Conversions: Reece Hodge 3

Super Rugby Round Seven Results

Crusaders: 38

Tries: Codie Taylor 2, Dom Gardiner, Dallas McLeod, Willi Heinz, Conversions: Richie Mo'unga 5, Penalty: Mo'unga

Moana Pasifika: 21

Tries: Levi Aumua 2, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Conversions: Lincoln McClutchie 3

Reds: 24

Tries: Matt Faessler, Tate McDermott, Conversions: Fraser McReight, Isaac Henry 2, Lawson Creighton, Penalty: Isaac Henry

Brumbies: 52

Tries: Tom Wright, Ben O'Donnell, Lachlan Lonergan, Len Ikitau, Tamati Tua, Rob Valetini, Nick Frost, Conversions: Noah Lolesio 6, Ryan Lonergan, Penalty: Lolesio

Highlanders: 14

Tries: Hugh Renton, Billy Harmon, Conversions: Sam Gilbert 2

Hurricanes: 29

Tries: Salesi Rayasi 2, James Blackwell, Camerson Roigard Conversions: Jordie Barrett 3, Penalty: Barrett

Blues: 54

Tries: Sam Darry, Ricky Riccitelli, Finlay Christie 2, Mark Telea 2, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Zarn Sullivan, Dalton Papalii Conversions: Beauden Barrett 3, Penalty: Barrett

Rebels: 17

Tries: Andrew Kellaway, Brad Wilkin Conversions: Reece Hodge 2, Penalty: Hodge

Super Rugby Round Five Results

Crusaders: 35

Tries: Leicester Fainga'anuku 2, Braydon Ennor, Codie Taylor, Christian Lio-Willie, Conversions: Richie Mo'unga 5

Brumbies: 17

Tries: Ryan Lonergan, Corey Toole, Conversions: Ryan Lonergan 2, Penalty: Ryan Lonergan

Chiefs: 24

Tries: Bryn Gatland, Emoni Narawa 2, Conversions: Damian McKenzie 2, Penalty: McKenzie

Waratahs: 14

Tries: Jake Gordon, Michael Hooper, Conversions: Ben Donaldson 2

Highlanders: 57 

Tries: Jermaine Ainsley, Ethan de Groot, Martin Bogado 2, Sam Gilbert, Mitch Hunt, Aaron Smith, Jonah Lowe, Cam Millar, Conversions: Sam Gilbert 5, Cam Millar

Fijian Drua: 24 

Tries: Frank Lomani 2, Taniela Rakuro, Tevita Ikanivere, Conversions: Kemu Valetini, Frank Lomani

Hurricanes: 59

Tries: Joshua Moorby, Brett Cameron, Cam Roigard, Kini Naholo, Salesi Rayasi 2, Ardie Savea, Hame Faiva, Peter Lakai, Conversions: Brett Cameron 7

Moana Pasifika: 0

Melbourne Rebels: 40

Tries: Ryan Louwrens, Josh Kemeny, Matt Gibson, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Joe Pincus, Angelo Smith, Conversions: Carter Gordon 5

Queensland Reds: 34

Tries: Josh Flook 2, Jordan Petaia 2, Ryan Smith, Conversions: James O'Connor 3, Penalty: O'Connor

Blues: 30 

Tries: Jacob Ratumaintavuki-Kneepkens, Ofa Tuungafasi, Mark Telea, Ricky Riccitelli, Conversions: Stephen Perofeta 2, Penalties: Perofeta 2

Western Force: 17

Tries: Michael Wells, Toni Pulu, Zach Kibirige, Conversion: Hamish Stewart

Super Rugby Round Four Results

Hurricanes: 34 

Tries: Cam Roigard 2, Kini Naholo 2, Dane Coles. Conversions: Jordie Barrett 3, Penalty: Barrett 

Waratahs:17 

Tries: Nemani Nadolo, Max Jorgensen, Langi Gleeson, Conversion: Ben Donaldson

Chiefs: 44

Tries: Rameka Poihipi, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson 2, Tyrone Thompson, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Conversions: Bryn Gatland 4, Penalties: Gatland 2 

Rebels: 25

Tries: Alex Mafi, Stacey Ili, Nick Jooste, David Feliuai, Conversion: Carter Gordon, Penalty: Reece Hodge

Crusaders: 34

Tries: Fergus Burke, Ethan Blackadder, Leicester Fainga’anuku 3, Conversions:  Richie Mo’unga 3, Penalty: Mo’unga 

Blues: 28

Tries: Mark Telea, Caleb Clarke, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Stephen Perofeta, Conversions: Beauden Barrett 4

Brumbies: 62

Tries: Tamati Tua, Pete Samu, Luke Reimer 2, Andy Muirhead 2, Jack Debreczeni, Ben O'Donnell, Corey Toole. Conversions: Noah Lolesio 3, Ryan Lonegan 4, Penalty: Lolesio

Moana Pasifika: 36

Tries: Miracle Faiilagi, Alamanda Motuga 2, Fine Inisi, Samiuela Moli, Conversions: Christian Leali'ifano 4, Penalty: Leali'ifano

Highlanders: 43 

Tries: Jonah Lowe 2, Mitch Hunt, Sam Gilbert, Sean Withy, Hugh Renton, Conversions: Gilbert 5, Penalty: Gilbert

Force: 35

Tries: Zach Kibirige, Tom Horton, Bryce Hegarty, Siosifa Amone, Ollie Callan, Conversion: Hegarty, Bayley Kuenzle, Penalty: Hegarty

Reds: 27

Tries: Josh Flook 2, Harry Wilson, Suliasi Vunivalu, Conversions: James O'Connor, Penalty: Tom Lynagh

Fijian Drua: 24 

Tries: Leone Rotuisolia, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Iosefo Masi, Conversions: Frank Lomani 3, Penalty: Lomani

Super Rugby Round 3 Results

Chiefs: 28 

Tries: Etene Nanai-Seturo, Shaun Stevenson 2, Samipeni Finau, Conversion: Damian McKenzie. Penalties: McKenzie 2

Highlanders: 7

Try: Mosese Dawai, Conversion: Freddie Burns

Rebels: 34 

Tries: Reece Hodge, Lachie Anderson, Richard Hardwick, Matt Gibbon, Carter Gordon, Conversions: Hodge 3, Penalty: Hodge

Waratah: 27 

Tries: Mark Nawaqnaitawase, Charlie Gamble, Taleni Seu; Conversions: Tane Edmed 3, Penalties: Edmed 2

Fijian Drua: 25 

Tries: Iosefo Masi, Joseva Tamani, Eroni Sau, Ilaisa Droasese Conversion: Teti Tela, Penalty: Kemu Valetini

Crusaders: 24 

Tries: Quentin MacDonald 2, Ioane Moananu, Sevu Reece, Conversions: Fergus Burke 2

Hurricanes: 19 

Tries: Tyrel Lomax, Josh Moorby, Salesi Rayasi, Conversions: Jordie Barrett 2 

Blues: 25 

Tries: Patrick Tuipulotu, Caleb Clarke, Hoskins Sotutu, Conversions: Stephen Perofeta 2, Penalties: Perofeta 2

Brumbies: 23 

Tries: Nic White, Lachlan Lonergan, Conversions: Noah Lolesio 2, Noah Lolesio 3 

Reds: 17

Tries: Jordan Petaia 2, Harry Wilson, Conversion: James O'Connor

Force: 21 

Tries: Folau Fainga'a, George Poolman, Conversion: Bryce Hegarty, Penalties: Bryce Hegarty 3

Moana Pasifika: 18 

Tries: Fine Isi, Samiuela Moli, Conversions: Lincoln McClutchie Penalties: Lincoln McClutchie 2

Super Rugby Round One Results

Crusaders: 10

Try: David Havili, Conversion: Richie Mo'unga, Drop Goal: Mo'unga

Chiefs: 31

Tries: Sam Cane, Alex Nankivell, Brodie Retallick, Cortez Ratima, Conversions: Damian McKenzie 4, Penalty: McKenzie

Waratahs: 25

Tries: Max Jorgensen 2, Jake Gordon, Conversions: Tane Edmed 2, Penalties: Edmed 2

Brumbies: 31

Tries: Ryan Lonergan, Andy Muirhead, Corey Toole, Conversions: Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Penalties: Ryan Lonergan 3, Noah Lolesio

Moana Pasifika: 34 

Tries: Abraham Pole 2, Chris Apoua, Mike Curry, Danny Toala, Conversions: Christian Leali’ifano 3, Penalty: Leali’ifano

Fijian Drua: 36 

Tries: Tevita Ikanivere 2, Iosefo Masi 2, Joseva Tamani, Taniela Rakuro, Conversions: Teti Tela 2, Caleb Muntz

Highlanders: 20

Tries: Mitch Hunt, Josh Timu, Conversions: Sam Gilbert 2, Penalties: Gilbert 2 

Blues: 60

Tries: Dalton Papali'i, Caleb Clarke, Rieko Ioane 2, Mark Telea 2, Marcel Renata, Beauden Barrett, Conversions: Barrett 7, Penalties: Barrett 2 

Hurricanes: 47

Tries: Billy Proctor, Cam Roigard, Jamie Booth, Julian Savea, Tyrel Lomax, Conversions: Jordie Barrett 3, Penalties: Barrett 3

Reds: 13

Try: Jordan Petaia, Conversion: Tom Lynagh, Penalties: Lynagh 2

Western Force: 34

Tries: Tom Robertson, Tom Horton 2, Jeremy Thrush, Conversions: Bryce Hegarty 4, Penalties: Hegarty 2

Melbourne Rebels: 27

Tries: Carter Gordon, Ryan Louwrens, Brad Wilkin, Conversions: Reece Hodge 3, Penalty: Hodge 2

Super Rugby Week 11 Results

Chiefs: 27 

Tries: Cortez Ratima, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Pita Gus Sowakula, Conversions: Bryn Gatland 3, Penalties: Gatland 2

Reds: 25 

Tries: Josh Flook, Harry Wilson, Hunter Paisami Conversions: Lawson Creighton 2, Penalties: Creighton 2

Blues: 24 

Tries: Sam Darry, Akira Ioane, AJ Lam, Penalty: Beauden Barrett, Conversions: Barrett 2

Force: 18 

Tries: Manasa Mataele, Jeremy Thrush, Bo Abra, Penalty: Bayley Kuenzle

Highlanders: 27 

Tries: Sam Gilbert, Marino Mikaele Tu’u, Rhys Marshall, Conversions: Mitchell Hunt 3, Penalties: Hunt 2

Drua: 24 

Tries: Frank Lomani, Vinaya Habosi, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Conversions: Teti Tela 3, Penalty: Tela

Waratahs: 24 

Tries: Dylan Pietsch, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Penalty Try. Conversions: Tane Edmed 2, Penalty: Edmed

Crusaders: 21 

Tries: Sione Havili Talitui, Fletcher Newell, Penalty try.  Conversion: Fergus Burke, Simon Hickey

Rebels: 26 

Tries: James Hanson 2, Reece Hodge, Andrew Kellaway, Conversions: Hodge 3

Moana Pasifika: 22 

Tries: Alamanda Motuga, Abraham Pole, Timoci Tavatavanawai Conversions: Christian Lealiifano 2, Penalty: Lealiifano

Brumbies: 42 

Tries: Rob Valetini, Lachlan Lonergan, Jahrome Brown, Tom Banks, Hudson Creighton, Conversions: Noah Lolosio 4, Penalties: Lolosio 3

Hurricanes: 25 

Tries: Peter Umaga-Jensen, Salesi Rayasi, Billy Proctor, Conversions: Jordie Barrett 2, Penalties: Barrett 2

Round One Super Rugby Trans-Tasman Results

New Zealand sides have won all five matches against their Australian opposition in round one of the 2021 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition.

Highlanders: 40 

Tries: Scott Gregory, Ash Dixon 2, Palelei Tomkinson, Liam Coltman, Ngatugnane Punivai, Conversions: Mitch Hunt 5 

Reds: 19 

Tries: Kalani Thomas, Suliasi Vunivalu 2, Conversions: James O'Connor, Bryce Hegarty

Waratahs: 48 

Tries: Harry Johnson-Holmes 2, Alex Newsome, Angus Bell, Jake Gordon, Lachlan Swinton, Jack Maddocks, Conversions: Ben Donaldson 5, Penalty: Donaldson 

Hurricanes: 64 

Tries: Julian Savea 2, Billy Proctor 2, Jordie Barrett, Dane Coles, Brayden Iose, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Pepesana Patafilo, Asafo Aumua, Conversions: Barrett 7

Crusaders: 31 

Tries: Ethan Blackadder, Richie Mo'unga, David Havili, Brendon O'Connor, Cullen Grace, Conversions: Mo'unga 3

Brumbies: 29 

Tries: Scott Sio, Irae Simone, Tom Banks, Rob Valetini, Conversions: Noah Lolesio 3, Penalty: Lolesio

Rebels: 3 

Penalty: Matt To'omua

Blues: 50

Tries: Hoskins Sotutu 2, Akira Ioane 2, Tom Robinson, AJ Lam, Conversions: Otere Black 2, Harry Plummer 2, Penalties: Black 3, Zarn Sullivan

Force: 19 

Tries: Penalty try, Richard Kahui, Domingo Miotti, Conversion: Miotti 

Chiefs: 20

Tries: Alex Nankivell, Nathan Harris, Jonah Lowe, Conversion: Damian McKenzie, Penalty: McKenzie

Highlanders And Crusaders Win Second Round Matches

Chiefs: 23 

Tries: Luke Jacobson, Damian McKenzie, Conversions: McKenzie 2, Penalties: McKenzie 3

Highlanders: 39 

Tries: Jonah Nareki 3, Folau Fakatava, Shannon Frizell, Conversions: Josh Ioane 4, Penalties: Ioane 2

Crusaders: 33

Tries: Codie Taylor 2, Richie Mo’unga, Ethan Blackadder, Scott Barrett, Conversions: Mo’unga 3

Hurricanes: 16 

Tries: Ricky Riccitelli, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Penalties: Jordie Barrett 2

 

Crusaders And Blues Get First Round Wins

Super Rugby Aotearoa for 2021 kicked off with wins for both the Crusaders in Dunedin, and Blues in Wellington over the weekend with results below. Due to the Covid level changes this week across New Zealand, the Chiefs v Highlanders match in Hamilton on Friday will have no crowd, while the Crusaders v Hurricanes match in Christchurch has been moved from Saturday to Sunday 4.35pm in the hope that the level will drop back at 6am Sunday allow crowds to attend.

Crusaders: 26 

Tries: Codie Taylor, Bryn Hall, Sevu Reece, Brodie McAlister , Conversions: Richie Mo’unga 3

Highlanders: 13 

Tries: Shannon Frizell, Connor Garden-Bachop, Penalty: Mitch Hunt

Blues: 31 

Tries: Dalton Papalii, Caleb Clarke, Stephen Perofeta, Rieko Ioane, Conversions: Otere Black 4, Penalty: Black

Hurricanes 16 

Tries: Asafo Aumua 2, Penalties: Jordie Barrett 2

New Zealand Maori Named To Face Moana Pasifica

New Zealand Maori coach Clayton McMillan has named his side to face Moana Pasifica in Hamilton on Saturday 5th December, 7.05pm. The match 23 features eight debutants, and former All Black Liam Messam at number eight, while prop Josh Hohneck has not played for the side since 2015.

Lock Manaaki Selby-Rickit, midfielders Quinn Tupaea and Billy Proctor, and fullback Kaleb Trask will debut for the starting side, while hooker Kurt Eklund, prop Tamaiti Williams, loose forward Ethan Roots and midfielder Rameka Poihipi will start off the bench.

Māori All Blacks: 

Kaleb Trask, Shaun Stevenson, Billy Proctor, Quinn Tupaea, Sean Wainui, Otere Black, Bryn Hall, Liam Messam, Billy Harmon, Whetukamokamo Douglas, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Marcel Renata, Ash Dixon (c), Josh Hohneck. 

Reserves: 

Kurt Eklund, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Tamaiti Williams, Ethan Roots, Mitchell Karpik, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Rameka Poihipi, Jonah Lowe.

Moana Pasifika: 

Stephen Perofeta, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Fetuli Paea, Vince Aso, Salesi Rayasi, Josh Ioane, Folau Fakatava, Pita-Gus Sowakula, Alamanda Motuga, Marino Mikaele-Tu'u, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Michael Alaalatoa (C), Leni Apisai, Daniel Lienert-Brown. 

Reserves: 

Samisoni Taukie'aho, Jordan Lay, Sione Mafileo, Samipeni Finau, Nasi Manu, Dwayne Polataivao, Asaeli Tikoirotuma, Etene Nanai-Seturo.

North v South And Farah Palmer Cup Results

North: 35   South: 38    (Half time 17-14)

North:

Tries: R. Ioane (2), McKenzie, A. Smith, Dixon, Conversions: McKenzie (5)

South: 

Tries – Laulala, J. Barrett, Jordan (2), Lomax,  Penalty: Barrett, Conversions: Barrett (5)

Farah Palmer Cup:

Counties Manukau: 89 

Tries: Emily Kitson 2, Hazel Tubic, Waikohika Flesher 4, Ilisapeti Molia, Harono Te Iringa, Mele Hufanga, Ruby Tui 3, Grace Gago, Penalty: Tubic, Conversions: Tubic 8

North Harbour: 3 

Penalty: Hayley Hutana

Waikato: 18 

Tries: Mia Anderson, Chelsea Alley, Penalties: Alley 2, Conversion: Alley

Northland: 5 

Try: Kura Ngata-Aerengamate

Auckland: 38

Tries: Cristo Tofa, Eloise Blackwell, Theresa Fitzpatrick 2, Nathalia Moors, L Mikaele-Tu'u, Conversions: Patricia Maliepo 4

Taranaki: 0 

Super Rugby Aotearoa Week 9 & 10 Results

Week Nine Results:

Hurricanes: 31  Chiefs: 18   (Halftime 12-3)

Hurricanes: 
Tries: Umaga-Jensen (2), Coles, Van Wyk, Proctor, Conversions:  J. Barrett (3)

Chiefs:
Tries: Wainui, Slater, Penalties: McKenzie (2), Conversion: McKenzie

Chiefs finished Aoteroa round winless.

Crusaders: 32  Highlanders: 22   (Halftime 13-17)

Crusaders: 
Tries: Mo’unga, Bridge (2), Ennor, Penalties: Mo’unga (2), Conversions: Mo’unga (3)

Highlanders:
Tries: Frizell, Nareki, Collins, Penalty: J. Ioane, Conversions: J. Ioane (2)

Crusaders win Aotearoa Super Rugby round.


Week Ten Results:

Highlanders:
Tries: Punivai, Dixon, Collins, Penalty try, Hunt, Penalty: Ioane, Conversions: Ioane 3, Hunt

Hurricanes:
Tries: Aso, Booth, Umaga-Jensen, Conversions: J Barrett 3

Blues v Crusaders match cancelled due to Auckland Covid lockdown

Round Seven Super Rugby Aotearoa Teams Named

Blues v Chiefs, Eden Park Auckland, Sunday 26 July, 3.35pm

Blues: 15 Matt Duffie, 14 Mark Telea, 13 Rieko Ioane, 12 TJ Faiane, 11 Caleb Clarke, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Finlay Christie; 8 Akira Ioane, 7 Dalton Papalii, 6 Blake Gibson, 5 Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, 4 Patrick Tuipulotu ©, 3 Ofa Tuungafasi, 2 Kurt Eklund, 1 Alex Hodgman.

Reserves: 16 Luteru Tolai, 17 Karl Tu’inukuafe, 18. Sione Mafileo, 19 Josh Goodhue, 20 Tony Lamborn, 21 Sam Nock, 22 Otere Black or Emoni Narawa, 23 Harry Plummer

Chiefs:
1. Reuben O’Neill 2. Bradley Slater 3. Nepo Laulala 4. Tupou Vaa’i 5. Mitchell Brown 6. Lachlan Boshier 7. Sam Cane © 8. Pita Gus Sowakula 9. Brad Weber 10. Kaleb Trask 11.Solomon Alaimalo 12. Alex Nankivell 13. Anton Lienert-Brown 14. Sean Wainui 15. Damian McKenzie

Reserves: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Ollie Norris, Ross Geldenhuys, Adam Thomson, Mitchell Karpik, Lisati Milo-Harris, Aaron Cruden, Quinn Tupaea

Crusaders v Hurricanes, Orangetheory Stadium Christchurch, Saturday 25 July, 7.05pm

Crusaders: 1. Joe Moody 2. Codie Taylor © 3. Michael Alaalatoa 4. Samuel Whitelock 5. Mitchell Dunshea 6. Tom Sanders 7. Tom Christie 8. Whetukamokamo Douglas (vc) 9. Bryn Hall 10. Richie Mo’unga 11. George Bridge 12. Jack Goodhue (vc) 13. Fetuli Paea 14. Sevu Reece 15. Will Jordan

Reserves: 16. Andrew Makalio 17. George Bower 18. Oliver Jager 19. Quinten Strange 20. Sione Havili 21. Mitchell Drummond 22. Brett Cameron 23. Leicester Fainga’anuku

Hurricanes: 1. Fraser Armstrong 2. Asafo Aumua 3. Tyrel Lomax 4. James Blackwell 5. Scott Scrafton 6. Reed Prinsep 7. Du’Plessis Kirifi 8. Ardie Savea 9. TJ Perenara © 10. Jackson Garden-Bachop 11. Ben Lam 12. Ngani Laumape 13. Peter Umaga-Jensen 14. Wes Goosen 15. Jordie Barrett

Reserves: 16. Ricky Riccitelli 17. Tevita Mafileo 18. Alex Fidow 19. Isaia Walker-Leawere 20. Vaea Fifita 21. Jamie Booth 22. Vince Aso 23. Chase Tiatia

Super Rugby Results 2020 Week Three To Six

Week Three Results:

Score: Blues: 27 Highlanders: 24 (Halftime 22-10)

Blues: Tries: Clarke, Papalii (2), R. Ioane, Penalty: Black, Conversions: Black (2)

Highlanders: Tries: Dixon, Hunt, Frizell. Penalties: Hunt (2), Conversions: Hunt (3)


Score: Crusaders: 18  Chiefs: 13 (Halftime 10-3)

Crusaders: Tries: Jordan (2), Penalties: Mo’unga (2), Conversion: Mo’unga

Chiefs: Try: Wainui, Penalties: McKenzie (2), Conversion: McKenzie


Week Four Results:

Score: Highlanders: 20 Crusaders: 40 (Halftime 17-14)

Highlanders: Tries: Frizell, Punivai, Penalties: Hunt (2), Conversions: Hunt (2)

Crusaders: Tries: Jordan (2), Christie (2), Reece, Penalties: Mo’unga (3), Conversions: Mo’unga (3)


Score: Chiefs: 18  Hurricanes: 25 (Halftime 3-20)

Chiefs: Tries: Penalty try, Boshier, Penalties: McKenzie (2)

Hurricanes: Tries: Van Wyk (2), Kirifi, Penalties: J. Barrett (2), Conversions: J. Barrett (2)


Week Five Results:

Final Score: Crusaders: 26  Blues: 15 (Halftime 6-7)

Crusaders: Tries: Drummond, Jordan, Penalties: Mo’unga (4), Conversions: Mo’unga (2)

Blues: Tries:  Telea, R. Ioane, Penalty: Black, Conversion: Black

Score: Hurricanes: 17  Highlanders: 11  (Halftime 12-0)

Hurricanes: Tries: Perenara, Van Wyk, Flanders, Conversions: J. Barrett

Highlanders: Try: A. Smith, Penalties: M. Hunt (2)


Week Six Results: 

Score: Hurricanes: 29  Blues: 27  (Halftime 15-15)

Hurricanes: Tries: Laumape, Prinsep, Coles, Aumua, Penalty: J. Barrett, Conversions: J. Barrett (3)

Blues: Tries B. Barrett, Papali’i, A. Ioane, Eklund, Penalty: Black, Conversions: Black, B. Barrett


Score: Chiefs: 31 Highlanders: 33   (Halftime 24-7)

Chiefs: Tries: Boshier, Lienert-Brown, Slater (2), Penalty: McKenzie, Conversions: McKenzie (4)

Highlanders: Tries: Mikaele-Tu’u, Hunt, A. Smith, Nareki, Tomkinson, Conversions: Hunt (4)